Wisconsin Native Plants Short Course and Plant Walk
Sun, 17 May
|Rotary Botanical Gardens
Discover how a few powerful plants can support an entire ecosystem! This engaging outdoor presentation with horticulturalist Miles Minter highlights Wisconsin's native plants, with a focus on keystone species that sustain pollinators, birds, and wildlife.
Time & Location
17 May 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
About the event
You'll learn how these essential plants boost biodiversity and how you can use them to create a thriving, nature-friendly landscape of your own.
Miles Minter is a wholesale sales representative for Johnson's Nursery, a large nursery specializing in Wisconsin native species. He holds a degree in horticulture and has authored over 100 educational articles for the Johnson's Nursery website. An avid nature enthusiast, Miles also enjoys beekeeping, hiking, camping, and bonsai.
This presentation is part of the Naturalists in the Garden series, a collection of immersive outdoor presentations led by knowledgeable naturalists exploring the beauty and ecological wonders of Rotary Botanical Gardens.
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI Cost: Free for RBG Members | General Garden Admission for non-members Pre-registration encouraged — walk-ins welcome!
Admission rates: Adults (16+) $10 | Seniors (65+) $7 | Youth (6-15) $5 | Military (with…